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Art Appreciation

MODULE 4
Functions of Art
The Agent of Art is Man for Expression is an
integral part of being human
Art vs. Craft
• Art is for appreciation
• Craft is for utilization
• Combination: Functional Art
Other functions of Art:
Physical Function

Utility
Instructional
Historical
Representational
Social Function

Influential Media
Interaction / Communication
Psychological Function

Inspirational
Relaxation
Gratification
Arts have also moral, educational and
religious purposes/functions
Art serve as an outlet of our
slumbering passion. We find meaning
in the fictitious representation of arts;
the passions of drama, emotions of
poetry, moods of music, fancies of
painting, and sordid life of novels.

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